If “OFF” appears on the digital display, alarmrecording is not possible in order to prevent therecorded tape to be recorded over. To cancel the“OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAYbutton or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

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If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording isin progress, recording duration for the second alarmwill be calculated from that point. The alarm counterwill register the alarm, but it will not be found duringan alarm scan and alarm search.

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If there is a power failure during alarm recording, andthe power is restored within the recording setduration, alarm recording will continue.

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If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarmsmay not be found during an alarm scan or an alarmsearch. If the alarms are going to be reviewed usingalarm scan or alarm search, then in 8-hour mode,20-second or more recording duration should be used.

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To do alarm recording during series recording, set“MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will beconducted only if the VCR is recording.

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If the recording speed mode is “000”, the recordingwill be in 8-hour mode irrespective of the alarmrecording speed mode setting.